15 Top 15 Stops on the Cabot Trail & Beyond 🚗

Looking for the most scenic, peaceful, and unforgettable stops on the Cabot Trail? This video features 15 of the best places to visit on a Cape Breton road trip — including hidden waterfalls, panoramic ocean views, quiet forest hikes, and some of the most beautiful beaches in Atlantic Canada.

Whether you're planning a multi-day Cape Breton itinerary or just want to find the most rewarding stops along the way, this guide brings together the top highlights across Cape Breton Island — all filmed during our 5-day road trip through this breathtaking part of Nova Scotia.

⏱️ Featured Stops in This Video:

00:06 1. Sydney
01:01 2. Cranberry Beach & Cranberry Point Battery
01:45 3. Pathend Brook Lookout
02:37 4. Ingonish Beach & Freshwater Lake
04:10 5. Lakies Head
05:06 6. Black Brook Cove Beach & Still Brook Waterfall
06:07 7. The Lone Shieling
06:35 8. MacIntosh Brook Trail
07:20 9. Whale Tail
07:50 10. Skyline Trail
09:26 11. Gypsum Mine Lake Trail
10:28 12. Whale Cove Beach
11:52 13. Chimney Corner Beach
13:16 14. Egypt Falls
14:15 15. Inverness Beach

📍 Highlights of This Cape Breton Road Trip

• Top scenic pull-offs and hidden gems along the Cabot Trail
• Ocean cliffs, quiet lakes, and boardwalk views
• Peaceful hiking trails and lush forest walks
• A replica Scottish hut deep in old-growth hardwoods
• Secluded beaches with golden sand and turquoise waves
• Surreal swimming spots and stunning lake views at Gypsum Mine Lake
• One of Nova Scotia’s most iconic hikes — Skyline Trail
• Rope-assisted descent to a 60-foot waterfall at Egypt Falls
• Ending with sea glass and sandy shores at Inverness Beach

🎥 Filmed & edited by Yana Aleksandrova
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